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DU53 PKZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,649 mi
Last recorded44,649 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 PKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 44,649 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outersill covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2024 44,649 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outersill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2023 39,304 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2022 32,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box skin (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 May 2022 32,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box skin (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 26,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus inner edge on limit 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2021 26,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus inner edge on limit 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 23,230 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 22,472 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 21,533 miles

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 20,762 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight power steering oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2016 19,682 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2016 19,682 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 18,670 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 17,692 miles

wipers poor

rear exhaust box skin corroeded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 16,784 miles

back box deteriorated

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 15,965 miles

near side rear tyre side wall cut

Pass 20 Apr 2011 14,979 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 14,434 miles

near side front tyre side wall cut

Fail 10 Apr 2010 14,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near side front tyre side wall cut

Pass 20 Aug 2008 13,723 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 11,321 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 11,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 8,962 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DU53 PKZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU53 PKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU53 PKZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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